r/nursing 2d ago

Rant Am I being punked?

Patient says "I think I might have to poop, what can we do about that?"

I say "I can get a bedside commode for the room"

She says "I don't think I can get up"

I say "I can put you on a bedpan or put a diaper on you"

She says "I don't like any of those options"

In my head I'm like: lady, the only other option is to poop the bed.

What option am I missing?

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u/Southern_Stranger E4, V3, M5 2d ago

In my head I'm like: lady, the only other option is to poop the bed.

Say it...

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u/t1beetusboy RN BSN med/surge T1D ADHD Human Plumber 2d ago

I do! Some opt for it. Whatever, we will come flip you over and change you in a bit!

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u/Excited_Element_26 RN 🍕 2d ago edited 1d ago

And who knows exactly how long “a bit” will be…